Failed to open new document

[Anonymous]

I have recently dowloaded the 2012 revit software. I am trying to open a new document to start a new project and when I click on it, a window pops up saying 'failed to open document.' Does anyone have a solution?

Thanks...

[shiny.stephen]

Are you trying to open using a template? Have you installed the latest service pack published by Autodesk? If not it can be found in the below link:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=16841348

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[Anonymous]

No, I am not trying to open using a template. In fact averything I click on in that main page comes up as 'Failed to open Document'. Getting quite annoying. As for the service pack, I'll try to downnload it. 

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I have been working on a Revit file, while it was being saved on my USB. Then my computer shut down, I later tried to access the file, but it would not open, and I am getting a "Failed to open document" message whenever I try opening it.

I need you to explain to me what I need to do asap please.

I also attached the file to this email, in case you found any solution to my problem.

Thank You.

[Anonymous]

I'm having a similar problem, but mine tells me, my machine doesn't have enough memory to open an existing file. The file was produced by an architect for a 40 story building. The file is only 169 megabytes and I have over 22 gigabytes of available hard drive space. I'm running Vista, with 4 gigs of RAM and a 2 Ghz processor. I shouldn't have this problem. I tried it on another machine that has over 49 gigs of hard drive space with the same results. I'm well within the system requirements listed for the product.

[Anonymous]

have you downloaded the service pack?

[Anonymous]

My problem has never been solved and even if it did get solved, I would not open any unknown document. sorry...

I have spoken to many people and noone has been able to figure out why I cant get past the main page. have you tried untistall and reinstalling the program? there is also a service pack that is required and that might (50/50) solve your problem. I say 50/50 because it didnt work for me.

**** luck and let me know if you find a solution

[Anonymous]

I have the 2013 version, so it's probably beyond that.

[Anonymous]

The source is a trusted source. I didn't just come opon it randomly. It was given to me by the project architect.

[Anonymous]

They may not have come up with a service pack for it yet....keep checking autodesks site to see if they have put it out yet. i know it annoying but it may be the solution. 

[Anonymous]

oy....still...I cant open anything. even after trying the service pack...have you tried downloading the 2013 version? even if they havent come put with its sevice pack, it may help a little. couldnt hurt to try, just will take a while to dowmload.

[moharch]

Anyone out there on why I get  failed to open docucment in revit 2013.  System gave warrning that i could not save file.  What it saved was a partial of orignal which I could not open.  Installed Recuva(a recovery program) and it gave me failed to open docucment.